Yotewo Podcast #7 Investing in Healthtech – Mariam Makhmutova (InterSystems Ventures)

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin speaks with Mariam Makhmudova, Investment Associate at InterSystems Ventures — sharing insights from the world of venture capital, founder dynamics, and the future of tech investing.

Highlights from the Episode

• The number one trait VCs look for in founders.
• Red flags that signal caution during founder meetings.
• Does a unique go-to-market strategy equal a true USP?
• The specific verticals Mariam focuses on in her investment work.
• A memorable startup that shaped Mariam’s VC career.
• Key differences between corporate VC and classic VC models.
• How decision-making processes differ within CVCs?
• Why staying in touch after a VC rejection might be worth it?
• The hiring challenges founders face — and how VCs see them.
• Tech trends Mariam is most excited about for the near future.
• How AI is changing the landscape of venture capital?
• If launching her own startup — what would Mariam build?

Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.

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